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story4780.xml

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2002-09-11

I awaken by the sounds of my alarm radio, at first I thought that there was a play on the radio station. I can remember hearing the frightning voices of people calling into the radio stations claiming there was an attack at the WTC in NY. I could'nt believe what I was hearing, so I turned on the TV, and sure enough the damage was done. I was unable to comprehend what was going on and why this was happening. Soon after, turning on the TV I walked through the house with such an eerie and an array of feelings. I asked my sister-inlaw if she knew what was going on? She replied and looked at me in a daze. Later, that morning I wasn't sure how to go about my day; do I get ready for school? Do I wait for more news? I just didn't know. Finally, I decided to get dress and carry on like normal, however; it was not a normal day, not for me nor anyone else in the world. Suddenly, it occurred to me that whatever problems I had been having didn't seem to matter to me at that moment and some time afterwards. Words are not enough to know just how I felt along with the rest of the world; sadness,disbelief,why, insecured, etc. Unfortunately, this has happen to us all, yet we are strong people, and we will stand together?

From: Diane Kaluza-Luna